James McAtee

James McAtee
James John McAtee (born 18 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Sheffield United, on loan from Premier League club Manchester City, and the England under-21 national team.
Club career
Manchester City
McAtee made his first appearance against a senior team for City's EDS squad in the EFL Trophy defeat against Bolton Wanderers on 29 October 2019. During the 2020–21 season McAtee also played in the EFL Trophy victories over Scunthorpe United, in which he played against his older brother John and Mansfield Town as well as the defeat against Tranmere Rovers. On 24 August 2021 he scored in a 3–0 victory over Scunthorpe United.
In November 2020 McAtee scored in a 3–2 victory against Chelsea in the final of the FA Youth Cup and subsequently scored eight goals with nine assists in twenty-three appearances as City were champions of 2020–21 Premier League 2.
On 21 September 2021, McAtee made his senior debut as a substitute for Josh Wilson-Esbrand in City's 6–1 home win over Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup. On 21 November 2021, McAtee made his Premier League debut as a substitute for Cole Palmer in a 3–0 home win over Everton.
Sheffield United (loans)
On 4 July 2022, McAtee joined Championship side Sheffield United on a season-long loan alongside Manchester City teammate Tommy Doyle. Sheffield United would progress to the FA Cup semi-final to face Manchester City this, alongside Doyle, he was unable to play in the semi-final against his parent club due to FA competition rules forbidding loan players from facing their parent clubs. He was part of the team that won promotion from the EFL Championship finishing 2nd behind Burnley.
During pre-season, McAtee returned to City and was part of the first teams squad that travelled to Asia. On 11 August 2023 he came on as an 89th minute substitute for Kyle Walker in City's opening day Premier League victory at Burnley. On 27 August he was an unused substitute in the 2–1 win away at Sheffield United. Five days later on 1 September, he re-joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan.
International career
In November 2019, McAtee made his international debut for England U18 and scored twice in a 4–4 draw with Norway.
On 6 September 2021, he scored one of England U20's goals in a 6–1 win over Romania.
On 6 June 2022, McAtee received his first call up to the England U21s. On 10 June 2022, McAtee made his U21 debut during a 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification 5–0 victory away to Kosovo.
Personal life
McAtee is the younger brother of Luton Town striker John McAtee. They are from Walkden. Their father, paternal grandfather and great-uncles played rugby league professionally, and the football players and managers Alan Ball Sr. and Alan Ball Jr. are their maternal great-grandfather and great-uncle respectively.
Career statistics
Club
Honours
Club
Manchester City
FA Youth Cup: 2019–20
Premier League: 2021–22
UEFA Super Cup: 2023
Individual
Manchester City EDS Players' Player of the Year: 2021–22
Premier League 2 Player of the Month: August 2021
Premier League 2 Player of the Season: 2021–22
Sheffield United Young Player of the Year 2022–23
References
External links
2002 births
Living people
Footballers from Salford
English men's footballers
Men's association football midfielders
England men's youth international footballers
Manchester City F.C. players
Sheffield United F.C. players
Premier League players
English Football League players
England men's under-21 international footballers